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North Korea Launches Two Ballistic Missiles, Fourth Test in a Week

Biden Calls on World to Punish Russia for Attempt to Annex Ukrainian Land

Putin Announces Ukraine Annexation, Calling West the Enemy

The Challenge of Cracking Iran’s Internet Blockade

Yusuf al-Qaradawi, Influential Muslim Scholar, Dies at 96

Russia Strikes Regions in Eastern Ukraine Then Declares Them Russian

Iran Soccer Stars Speak Out on Protests; Group Urges FIFA Ban

Biden Warns Russia That the West Will Not Recognize Putin’s Actions

Putin Concedes That Some Men Were Wrongly Drafted

All Eyes Are on Ian, the Hurricane of the Future

Downpours From Ian Prompt Florida Treatment Plants to Release Waste

What to Know About Russia’s Annexation of Four Ukrainian Provinces

The End of Google Stadia

U.S. Penalizes Chinese Companies for Aiding Iran’s Oil Exports

‘We Are the Asteroid’: The Case for Hope Amid Climate Fears

Russian Proxies in Ukraine Push Moscow to Annex Occupied Regions

Your Thursday Briefing: Iran Strikes Kurds in Iraq

Why Experts and Officials Say Nord Stream Pipleline Leaks Were No Accident

The top E.U. diplomat says the Nord Stream leaks resulted from ‘a deliberate act.’

The Race to Find the Nord Stream Saboteurs

This Chatbot Aims to Steer People Away From Child Abuse Material

Your Wednesday Briefing

As Russians Flee, Some Find Draft Notices Waiting at the Border

CIA Warned Europe of Potential Attacks on Nord Stream Pipelines

Putin Is Expected to Annex Parts of Ukraine After Referendums End

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Named Saudi Prime Minister

Biden’s Support for Iran Protesters Comes After Bitter Lessons of 2009

NASA’s DART Spacecraft Smashes Into an Asteroid—on Purpose

Women in Iran Take Center Stage in Antigovernment Protests

White House to Host France’s Macron in Biden’s First State Visit

Canada Is Removing Strict Covid-19 Restrictions for Travelers

Hurricane Ian Blows Back NASA’s Artemis Launch

Monkeypox Appears to Recede, but Risks and Uncertainties Linger

To Defend Democracy, Is Brazil’s Top Court Going Too Far?

Your Monday Briefing

Giorgia Meloni Leads Voting in Italy, in Breakthrough for Europe’s Hard Right

Russia Begins Mobilizing Ukrainians to Fight Against Their Own Country

Your Monday Briefing: Protests Grow in Iran

Russia’s Defense Ministry shakes up its leadership.

Zelensky Urges Russian Soldiers to Surrender as Moscow Broadens War

Super Typhoon Noru Heads for Philippines After ‘Explosive’ Surge

The New India: Expanding Influence Abroad, Straining Democracy at Home

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Off Its East Coast

Putin is tightening his grip on the reins of the war as Russian losses mount.

Ukraine Fights to Reclaim Territory as Russia Holds Annexation Referendums

Protests in Russia Against Putin’s Mobilization Policy Continue

Winter is coming, windows are shattered, and Ukraine is running short on glass.

Russia Begins Staged Referendums In Occupied Areas of Ukraine

Putin’s Draft Draws Resistance in Russia’s Far-Flung Regions

Hilary Mantel Stared Down Her Past, and the World’s, With Steely Resolve

Berlusconi Draws Backlash for Saying Putin Was ‘Pushed’ to Invade Ukraine

In Myanmar, Grief and Fury After an Attack on a School

Your Friday Briefing

Ukraine War Comes Home to Russia as Putin Imposes Draft

Lavrov Blasts Zelensky and Ukraine at UN Security Council Meeting

Your Friday Briefing: Men Flee Russian Conscription

The U.S. Blasts Russia Over War at U.N. Security Council

Putin Raises Stakes in the War, With Direct Challenge to the West

Russia releases 215 fighters, including Mariupol commanders, in a prisoner exchange.

Washington Pays Tribute to a Different Type of Leader

Biden Criticizes Iran and China on Human Rights and Security Issues

China offers a muted response to Putin’s announcement as it tries to maintain ties to Russia.

One-Way Flights From Russia Are Selling Out or Skyrocketing in Price

Al Gore Calls the World Bank Chief a ‘Climate Denier’

Your Wednesday Briefing: Russia Moves Toward Annexation

The Ukrainian Frontline Town of Siversk Is Cut Off From the World

Putin’s Address to Russia Delayed After Hours of Waiting

Most of the 146 bodies exhumed in Izium so far were civilians, a Ukrainian official said.

Ukraine Advances Deeper Into Areas Held By Russia

Turkey’s President Says Russia Should Return Captured Ukrainian Territories

Here’s what to expect as world leaders address the United Nations.

Your Tuesday Briefing

In One Corner of Kosovo, Cheers Still Ring Out for Putin

Strike Near Another Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Escalates Fears of Disaster

Your Tuesday Briefing: Britain Buries Queen Elizabeth II

Earthquake Shakes Mexico on Anniversary of 2 Major Temblors

Ukrainian officials try to build pressure to hold Russia accountable for war crimes.

Your Monday Briefing

Queen Elizabeth: A Visual Dictionary

Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Forces Face Mobilized Inmates and Drones

Biden Pays Homage to Queen Elizabeth as ‘Decent, Honorable’

The Singular Offense of the Mass Grave

It’s not just princes and presidents. The guest list for the queen’s funeral also includes everyday heroes.

Your Monday Briefing: Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral

It’s not just princes and presidents. The guest list for the queen’s funeral also includes everyday heroes.

Russia continues attacking in Ukraine’s east despite recent setbacks.

How Russian Trolls Helped Keep the Women’s March Out of Lock Step

Russia Advances on Key City in Eastern Ukraine

In South Korea, President Yoon Treads Fine Line Between U.S. and China

An eastern city under attack wonders how far Ukraine’s offensive can go.

Biden Warns Russia Against Using Unconventional Weapons

Russia and Ukraine trade blows in the south.

Woman’s Death in Iran After Arrest by the Morality Police Triggers Outrage

At Mass Grave Site in Ukraine’s Northeast, a Sign of Occupation’s Toll

As India Joins China in Distancing From Russia, Putin Warns of Escalation

Haiti’s Fuel Price Hike Escalates Its Worst Protests in Years

U.S. Immigration Debate Rings Hollow in Venezuela as Migrants Flee

The Uber Hack’s Devastation Is Just Starting to Reveal Itself

Despite a Life of Preparation, Charles Faces Growing Pains as King

A US Rail Strike Was Averted—but the Crisis Is Far From Over

What is Putin hoping for from Xi?

NASA's Perseverance Rover Digs Up Organic Molecules on Mars

A Detailed Rundown of Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Day

Rise of Far-Right Party in Sweden Was Both Expected and Shocking

Satellite Data Shows How Russia Has Destroyed Ukrainian Grain

Prosecutor Who Sought to Use Evidence Derived From Torture Leaves Cole Case

Zelensky Visits a City Just Miles From the Front, Underscoring Ukraine’s Gains

In Russian Border City of Belgorod, the Ukraine War Feels Real

Russia’s Retreat From the Northeast Is a Major Setback for Moscow

France Will Keep a Cap on Gas and Power Price Hikes in 2023

The Twitter Whistleblower’s Testimony Has Senators Out for Blood

How Time Softened Judgment of Camilla and Fury Over Diana’s Death

An Oily Challenge: Evict Stinky Old Furnaces in Favor of Heat Pumps

Your Wednesday Briefing

Ukrainians Recount Frantic Russian Retreat

Your Wednesday Briefing: Putin and Xi Prepare to Meet

Clashes Erupt Between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh

How the New Climate Law Can Save You Thousands of Dollars

King Charles Inherits Riches, and Passes Off His Own Empire

Russian Critics Speak Out, Prompted by Ukraine Losses

Ukraine’s Sudden Gains Prompt New Questions for Commanders

Biden Will Attend Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral. Putin Will Not.

At 75, the Father of Environmental Justice Meets the Moment

The Top New Features in Apple’s WatchOS 9

Your Monday Briefing

Pakistan Is Devastated by Floods, Faces Looming Food Crisis

Sweden’s Divisive Election Is Too Close to Call, Officials Say

Your Monday Briefing: Ukraine Gains Ground

What Will Happen to Queen Elizabeth’s Corgis

Queen’s Ties to Scotland Add New Wrinkle to Push for Independence

After Sept. 11, the Queen Requested ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at Guard Changing

Just Bread and Noodles: China’s Covid Lockdown Distress Hits Xinjiang

Pakistan Is Devastated by Floods, Faces Looming Food Crisis

Chinese Drones: The Latest Irritant Buzzing Taiwan’s Defenses

Ukrainian Offensive Seen as Reshaping the War’s Contours

Prince Harry and Meghan Join William and Kate Outside Windsor Castle

As Russians Retreat, Putin Is Criticized by Hawks Who Trumpeted His War

For Ukraine, the Fight Is Often a Game of Bridges

Russia Holds First Elections Since Ukraine Invasion

Why the U.S. Is Being Ominously Compared to Hungary and Turkey

Ukraine Attacks Russia in the Kharkiv Region, Swiftly Making Gains

King Charles III Will Be Announced in His New Role on Saturday

King Charles to Replace Queen Elizabeth on Bank Notes and Coins

Here is the transcript of King Charles III’s inaugural address.

In a Divided Britain, Near Unity in Admiration of the Queen

Biden and Former Presidents Give Statements on Queen Elizabeth II

Juul Will Pay $438.5M for Its Role in Underage Vaping

Britain’s National Anthem Will Become ‘God Save the King’

Hurricane Kay Veers Close to Baja California’s Western Coast

The Baltic States agree to bar land crossings by Russian tourists.

Your Thursday Briefing: Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping Likely to Meet

Apple’s New ‘Ultra’ Watch Goes Toe-to-Toe With Garmin

Putin Says Russia Will Fulfill Its ‘Duty’ in Ukraine, Brushing Off War’s Cost

Top U.N. officials say neither country should have a military presence at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

Everything Apple Announced: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra, and More

Desert Winemaking ‘Sounds Absurd,’ but Israeli Vineyards in Negev Show the Way

Your Wednesday Briefing

How Will Ukraine Rebuild (and Who Should Pay)?

Canada Stabbing Suspect Remains at Large After Manhunt in Saskatchewan

‘Playing With Fire’: U.N. Team Calls for No-Fire Zone at Ukraine Nuclear Plant

Your Wednesday Briefing: South Korea Skirts a Typhoon

Why Liz Truss is Meeting Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral

Your Tuesday Briefing

In Moscow, the Fighting Is a World Away

Saskatchewan Stabbings Suspect Found Dead, Canada’s Police Say 

Ukraine Nuclear Plant Disconnected From Grid After Shelling

Russia Sentences Journalist Ivan Safronov to 22 Years in Prison On Treason Charges

Ukrainians in Rural Ireland Piece Together New Lives, Step by Step

Chile Rejects Left-Leaning Constitution

Saskatchewan Stabbing Spree Kills at Least 10

Your Monday Briefing: Europe’s Energy Protections

Europe’s Leaders Vow Economic Relief, Fearing Unrest

John Sullivan, the U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Leaves Moscow to Retire

A Bouncer's Take on the Best Street Brawler Games

Russia’s Unfounded Claims of Secret U.S. Bioweapons Linger On and On

How Russia Relies on Old Tech in Weapons Aimed at Ukraine

China Threatens Reaction After U.S. Announces Arms Sales to Taiwan

The Biden administration asks Congress for $13.7 billion in additional aid for Ukraine, underscoring its resolve.

NASA Orders a Second Delay for the Artemis Moon-bound Rocket

Renewed Shelling Puts Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant at Risk

Gorbachev’s Funeral Begins in Moscow, With Putin Conspicuously Absent

Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa Returns Home, Just Weeks After Being Ousted

Explosion Kills 8 Police Officers in Colombia

Argentina Reels From Assassination Attempt on Its Vice President

Hawaii Closes Its Last Coal-Fired Power Plant

The U.N.’s nuclear agency is limited in its ability to enforce its recommendations on Zaporizhzhia.

21 Early Labor Day Deals on Phones, Headphones, and Pizza Ovens

What’s Behind the Pileup of Sex Abuse Scandals?

Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You

Teenagers Died of Asphyxiation in South Africa Tavern, Parents Are Told

With war raging near the plant, what can the U.N. inspectors accomplish?

Your Thursday Briefing: U.N. Accuses China of Possible ‘Crimes Against Humanity’

GM's Cruise Recalls Self-Driving Software Involved in June Crash

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